Bloody hell. It's taken more than two years from the time I was told my former job was being made redundant, to the redundancy taking effect, through 17 months of searching for employment. It's been a nightmare - financially, self-esteem-wise... in so many ways.
But I'm waiting to hear if I've got a part-time job until November. It's not my dream role, but it's a paying position. And god knows I need it for my confidence, to avoid becoming homeless, and lots of other reasons.
Fingers crossed!
Update: Friday So, I had a phone interview for this job a couple of weeks ago. Next Thursday, I'll meet one of the people with who (whom?) I had the interview. Experience tells me they'll then change their minds and I won't get it. Still, fingers crossed (just a little less tightly).